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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623,972.84, 861,079.70 and 337,492.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623,972.84, 861,079.70 and 337,492.24 is: 465,737.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623,972.84 : 861,079.70 = 337,492.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623,972.84/861,079.70 = 337,492.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623,972.84x = 861,079.70 × 337,492.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623,972.84x = 290,607,716,771.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,607,716,771.53/623,972.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,737.77

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